Clermont-Ferrand Population 2026
Clermont-Ferrand has a population of 147,865, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. Roughly 0.2% of France's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
147,865
Rank in France
#23
Coordinates
45.78°N, 3.09°E
~406 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
346 km
215 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhône-Alpes
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 520,774 | #3 |
| Saint-Étienne | 176,280 | #17 |
| Grenoble | 158,552 | #21 |
| Villeurbanne | 131,445 | #31 |
| Valence | 63,864 | #73 |
| Chambéry | 61,640 | #80 |
| Vénissieux | 57,584 | #92 |
| Annecy | 49,232 | #126 |
Cities near Clermont-Ferrand
- Chamalières20,298 people · ~2 km away
- Cournon-d'Auvergne18,848 people · ~10 km away
- Riom20,142 people · ~13 km away
- Issoire15,984 people · ~29 km away
- Vichy27,019 people · ~47 km away
- Montluçon44,960 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Clermont-Ferrand?
Clermont-Ferrand has a population of 147,865 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in France.
What region is Clermont-Ferrand in?
Clermont-Ferrand is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Clermont-Ferrand the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 346 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.